ii. The day
is observed to build support for environmental protection around the world.

iii. The day
recognises that Earth and its ecosystems provide its inhabitants with life and
sustenance.

iv. It also
aims to raise awareness that humans have a collective responsibility to promote
harmony with nature and to balance the economic, social and environmental needs
of present and future generations.

v. The Theme
of the day is ‘Trees for the Earth’

2. INDIA
REPLACES CHINA AS TOP FDI DESTINATION IN 2015

i. According
to FDI Intelligence Report India has replaced China as the top Foreign Direct
Investment destination.

ii. India is
attracting $63 billion worth FDI projects in 2015.

iii. India
has replaced China as the top destination for FDI by capital investment
following of high-value project announcements.

iv. Top
destination states for FDI in 2015 in India are Gujarat and then by Maharashtra